yenahmik @ yenahmik @lemmy.world

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Seems like it is more than time to legalize it nationally

I've found that I can't post images from a front-end, but I can if I do it directly on the instance from the browser.

As an American, this is 100% my favorite TV show. I'm so happy they got the rights to release every episode on YouTube the day after it airs.

Also, if you enjoy the UK panel show vibe, I really enjoy Would I Lie to You and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

I once knew someone who refused to tell anyone the name they chose before the baby was born (absolutely valid choice, IMO). The grandpa-to-be chose to exclusively refer to the fetus as Beelzebub.

Local library for entertainment - free ebooks, free streaming of movies, passes to museums/state parks etc.

Eat at home, cook in bulk and eat leftovers to save time/money.

Ad block for watching YouTube/network tv without annoying ad breaks

Bodyweight fitness, walking, and at home yoga for exercise - no need for a gym membership

Use Facebook marketplace to get free/cheap furniture

It is heavily dependent on the individual. My first dog we had growing up, we just had to keep her bowl full and she ate when she was hungry. After she died and we got our next dog, we started out doing the same thing, and he ballooned up into a total fatty.

I've been here since June, and it's never had karma score calculated for the profile. My understanding was that they didn't want to promote karma farming like is done on Reddit.

I visited Dún Aonghasa, a hillfort in Ireland build high on a cliff above the ocean, a few years ago. It was absolutely formidable. I can't imagine how impressive it would have been back in the time it was in use.

Or access to free streaming of movies

My mind was blown when I realized my library gives you $3/day of free printing (@10c/page). I will never pay to print anything again, since I mostly have random 1 off things to print every once in a while.

Who?

TL;DR

1. Before you buy something, see if you can borrow it from the library
2. Reserve free tickets to local museums and attractions
3. Print out your documents at a discount
4. Get free help with homework and standardized tests
5. Take free fitness, hobby and language classes
6. Attend free concerts and performances
7. Access free social services

I'm sure it took longer than 10 months to put on those ~20lbs initially.

You're on the right track. Keep it up. You're averaging at losing 1/2 lb a week. That seems like a very sustainable, healthy pace.

Lol, that's probably why I liked it. The Sims was the only game I really played for any length of time growing up!

I'm not much of a gamer, but I did really enjoy Rimworld when I played it back in the day.

I would feel morally obligated to make sure they understood what was on the table

At the end of the day, while FIRE is appealing to me and works well for me, it's not the only right way to live. I think if someone I was close to got set up in a good paying job, offering to explain their retirement benefits to them and help them get set up is fine, but I wouldn't push them more than that because it can seem a little preachy. If they want to know more, then we can talk. Most people don't, and pushing the subject would only be off-putting.

Similar to if I had a morbidly obese friend. Yeah it'd be good if they counted calories and ate mostly fruits and veggies to achieve a healthier weight, but is it really my place to push them towards a different lifestyle? Or should I just be a friend and help them when they ask for it?

When I met my spouse, they were firmly entrenched in the idea that they would have to work forever, despite having a good job and having frugal habits. I was able to introduce them to the concept of retiring early, and got them to max out their tax advantaged accounts. They do tend to lean towards much more risky investments than I would, but at least they are mostly on the right path. Now they dream of retiring to a hobby of flipping stuff they find on Facebook.

I don't really share my investment philosophy with others though. With people who don't make as much, it could come across as bragging or rubbing their face in it. I'd rather just be a moral support for when they are struggling. If someone asks for advice, then I'm super open with what my philosophy is for my money.

Check for extension courses or certificate programs at universities. Most schools provide online options for many courses (I got a mostly online MBA pre-COVID from my local university when I was making a career change).

Here's an example from Harvard for what you might be looking for

I honestly can't do oatmeal with peanut butter. Every time I've tried it, it makes me gag. Not sure what it is, since I enjoy both separately.

Oatmeal. Pour in bowl with water/milk and nuke it for 3-4 min. Or you can do the whole overnight oats thing and have it ready with no prep in the morning.